Photographer's Note

Close up view of the landmark of Seattle.
You can see here the entire Space Needle.

Space Needle

The Space Needle is a tower in Seattle, Washington and is a major landmark of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and a symbol of Seattle. Located at the Seattle Center, it was built for the 1962 World's Fair, during which time nearly 20,000 people a day used the elevators, with over 2.3 million visitors in all for the World Fair. The Space Needle is 605 feet (184 m) high at its highest point and 138 feet (42 m) wide at its widest point and weighs 9,550 tons. When it was completed it was the tallest structure west of the Mississippi River.It is built to withstand winds of up to 200 miles per hour (89 m/s) and earthquakes of up to 9.1 magnitude,which would protect the structure against an earthquake as powerful as the 1700 Cascadia earthquake. The tower also has 25 lightning rods on its roof to prevent lightning damage.

The Space Needle features an observation deck at 520 feet (160 m), and a gift shop with the rotating SkyCity restaurant at 500 feet (150 m). From the top of the Needle, one can see not only the Downtown Seattle skyline, but also the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Elliott Bay and surrounding islands. Photographs of the Seattle skyline often show the Space Needle in a prominent position, even appearing to tower above the rest of the city's skyscrapers, as well as Mount Rainier in the background. This occurs because the tower, which is equivalent in height to a 60-story building, stands more than a kilometer northwest of most downtown skyscrapers.

Visitors can reach the top of the Space Needle via elevators that travel at 10 miles per hour (4.5 m/s). The trip takes 43 seconds, and some tourists wait in hour-long lines in order to ascend to the top of the tower. On windy days, the elevators are slowed down to a speed of 5 miles per hour (2.2 m/s). The Space Needle was designated a historic landmark on April 19, 1999 by the City's Landmarks Preservation Board.

Good evening.
Very interesting and good article on the tower with dimensions ...
Nice view of the tower, beautiful images.
Good length and severity have shown that the contrast structure.
Good work with beautiful photography in this workshop.
Magnificent tower, this should be seen and experienced.
Pleasant evening and a quiet night with a beautiful dream, happily.
All the best.
Paja.

Ciao dear Danos,
Great low POV, thanks to which you were able to capture this modern tower in a very interesting and creative way. The perfect sharpness plays an important role in the composition of this image, where the light emphasizes the color contrasts with the beautiful blue sky. Very nice also the perfect symmetry. Congratulations!
Ciao, have a nice Wednesday!
Paolo

Hello Daniel,
fantastic composition and frame of this space needle with great management of light and colors.
Great sharpness, clarity, exposure, wonderful POV. Beautifully executed picture. I like it. Wonderful work.
All the best,
Barbara

Good morning Danos,
Excellent low-angle shot of this fine tower ! The white of the needle stands out perfectly on the deep-blue sky, and the sharp details in the circle make it look like fine, graphic lace.
Congratulations.
Marie-Louise.

Hi Danos,
a spectacular vision on this slender tower, which you offer us thanks to a magnificent low-angle shot, which emphasizes its beautiful geometry.
I like the effect of the light and the shades on the observation desk, and the nice contrast of its structure with the intense blue of the sky.
The sight of the entire tower in the WS is a great photo also.
A splendid work.
Friendly regards,
Josep

Original and very efficience POV and framing which give an image impressive and especially very graphic. Good managment of light under a beautiful blue sky with details and especillay contrast well collected.
Best regards,
Roger

Kalimera Danos!
Interesting point of view about the tower. Almost Mediterranean blue skies and Heer structure. You can not deny the existence of Greek, these color composition, Santorini is located. :-)

I would put 'Seattle' in the image location, rather than 'downtown'. A good upward pov with superb graphism & perfect exposure on the highlights. Good sharpness & a nice colour combo of blue & white. Tfs!

Hi Danos
A fascinating architecture excellently capture, I like the graphic feel of this sci-fiction look a like structure, an innovative shot seen from different perspective. So pin sharp with splendid detail in superb clarity, strong repetitive lines, distinct shapes and patterns that stand out against the deep blue sky. A Fine structure well taken. Great shot and thanks to your keen eyes and observation. Congrats
Best regards

I love the colour of the sky it is so blue. Looking straight up at the tower is fascinating. Clarity of the overall image is very intriguing. I love the POV and the most beautiful colours. The photo is absolute success. Thank you Danos.

Hello Danos.
Great capture on this wonderful tower, as you've got the perfect circular ring itself, which stands out on this fantastic beautiful blue sky as intense.
As always a perfect management of light and color, good sharpness enhances the graphics of circles and radial support.
Have a great evening.
Best regards.
Luis.

Thanks for your kind words Danos
Landing of a space ship in daytime is a very rare phenomenon!
In this upward view you show much details of it's complex design that should inspire civil aircraft manufacturers for lightning-speed air carriers!
Appears magnificent over the pristine backdrop.
Se xereto.
Robert

Hi Danos,
Wow did you ever get a special vivid blue sky for your space needle shot to stand out against.
Brilliant contrast between the white tower and the blue sky.
Sharp detals seen in excellent light.
Regards, Tom

The upward point of view is giving perspective to the composition. It is also showing the details and colors of the architecture of the Space Needle. There is a good contrast between the colors of the sky and the colors of the tower. Have a nice day.

Hi Danos, I love the POV, although I would guess the needle has been photographed from this angle before it's still great, the sharp detail is very good & excellent light, all finished with a beautiful blue sky, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

Hello Danos
Wonderful tower on fantastic clear sky.
I like a colors and nice focus.
Light is excellent.
Very interesting and informative note of the tower and his dimensions.
Great job.
Best regards
Saa

Hello Danos,
A very favorable point of view at such an elegant and aesthetically designed tower. Excellent quality of the image allows viewing all interesting details of the structure, which looks great against the blue sky. Perfectly well done!
Best regards,
Sergiy

Hello Danos,
I like your capture here in close framing. The Space Needle looks like a spaceship against the spotless blue sky. Well metered exposure in bringing out the details under the shade.
Thanks and kind regards,
Jusni